GUILLEMOT S EGG. 



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the inclemencies of the skies while the bird is in 

 search of its food. When 

 disturbed by the foot of 

 man even penetrating its 

 wild and solitary abode, 

 the guillemot makes no 

 attempt at resistance, but 

 takes wing instantly, and 

 often sweeps its egg over 

 the ledge, to be broken 

 into a thousand frag- 

 ments in falling. 



Mr. Waterton, deter- 

 mined to obtain the evi- 

 dence of an eyewitness as 

 to the habits and haunts 

 of this bird, resolved on 

 paying them a visit in 

 company with the eggers 

 of Flamborough Cliffs. 

 The eggs of the guillemot and razor-bills form a 

 considerable article of traffic from old May-day till 

 about the middle of June. The usual process of 

 seeking for them is generally carried on by three 

 men ; though two will do, in case of necessity. 



Guillemot and Young E 



